Can It Really Be?
Nova Scotia | Posted by Jannie on 30 July 2010 @ 9:42 AM 58 Comments
Can it really be
20 years ago tonight
we first walked along
the shore road together?
Can it really be
16 years ago I ran up the hill
to take this picture of the house
that changed us forever?
Can it really be
almost 9 years ago
our little angel came crying
and laughing into this world?
Can it really be
20 years ago tonight
you became my guy and
lucky me became your girl?
Well, look at the calendar – it WAS 20 years ago tonight! Happy first-date anniversary, Baby!
Whoo-hoo — TWENTY years!!!
And dear readers… someday I’ll show you more pix of the little house in Mahone Bay we remodeled, added onto and sold. (1994 photo above shows it after additions, but before finishing touches.) [edit: we were living in Texas and doing up the house in Canada mostly from afar, with one carpenter working on it.]
xoxoxo
On 30 July 2010 at 10:03 am
Erin Prais-Hintz said,
Woohoo! That is awesome. 20 years of love.
Here is my favorite quote:
“Love does not consist of gazing at each other, but in looking together in the same direction.” ~ Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Wonder-filled 20 years of seeing the same horizon.
Enjoy the day!
Erin
On 30 July 2010 at 10:21 am
brian said,
hey there! congratulations to you..that is quite some times you have been together…have a blast today celebrating…
sorry have not been around still having trouble accessing you from home…but at the library this morning and thought i would check in! smiles.
.-= brian´s last blog ..mourning after =-.
On 30 July 2010 at 10:41 am
Talon said,
Happy Anniversary, Jannie and Jim! Those first date memories are the sweetest, aren’t they? Boy oh boy, does time zoom by!
.-= Talon´s last blog ..Dog daze =-.
On 30 July 2010 at 11:24 am
Jingle said,
Happy 20 years of first date anniversary!
you rock!
u did not date until you are 25, right?
good girl,
perfect girl!
On 30 July 2010 at 11:26 am
Jingle said,
http://poetryblogroll.blogspot.com/2010/07/thursday-think-tank-prompt-8.html
http://canvaschild.blogspot.com/2010/07/imperfect-prose-on-thursdays_28.html
you may have your poem linked to two of the above links,
do a few visits to make some FRESH poetry friends.
have fun!
love your loving spirits.
xoxo
On 30 July 2010 at 11:47 am
Lane Savant said,
Congrats and many more
On 30 July 2010 at 12:53 pm
Blog Angel a.k.a. Joella said,
Hmmm… I’m confused Jannie Funster.
Your about page says you live in Texas.
The image above is from Canada, no?
So were you a Texan living in Canada or are you a Canadian now living in Texas?
Your confused and Canadian, Blog Angel.
On 30 July 2010 at 1:52 pm
Jannie said,
Thank you, Dear Erin. That is a WONDERFUL quote. Beautiful visual on. And I love your loving quote ties in to the horizon on the picture.
Thank you, Dear Brian. A lot of years and adventures — most of them good! I apologize for not being over at your blog much lately, but I am sure you are getting very neart the top of the visiting list!!
Thank you, Dear Talon! And do you remember some sweet details of your first date! I suppose it was full of intrigue and plenty of spy subterfuge!!
And you married 30 years now. Wow! It sure do fly.
Hey, thanks, Dear Jingle! Do you still think I am a young chick of 45? I am 46 now!! Yes, I was in a nunnery (NOT) until I was 25.
And Oh, my goodness — you are finding some awesome new poetry blogs!! I’ll visit when I can — I think I still have 10 FRESH poets to visit and adore first, tho!
Hey, thanks, Dear Lane. Many more indeed I do rightly hope!!
Hey Dearest Joella, thanks for pointing out the confusion! I went ahead and edited both this post and my About page, may tweak that About page even more, and slide in some awesome visuals — with this Paint Shop Pro the sky’s the limit! I am still a Canadian with greencard. I moved here 2 weeks after Jim and my’s first date. And I do love living here! I And love Canada too where all my family still is, and we are renting out a house we will eventually move back to and do up in fine Jannie-Jimmy style.
xoxoxoxo
On 30 July 2010 at 2:04 pm
vered | professional blogger said,
Awww… congrats.
On 30 July 2010 at 3:29 pm
william said,
happy anniversary dear, great pic xxx
.-= william´s last blog ..DAILY POEM INN OF HAPPINESS PART 25 =-.
On 30 July 2010 at 3:47 pm
Alice Audrey said,
Congratulations!!! Feels weird, doesn’t it?
On 30 July 2010 at 4:13 pm
SuziCate said,
Happy First Date Anniversary!
.-= SuziCate´s last blog ..Tangier People- Places- And Food =-.
On 30 July 2010 at 5:03 pm
Betsy Wuebker said,
Congratulations and many more happy years together!
On 30 July 2010 at 6:37 pm
Lynn said,
Happy anniversary, Jannie and Jim! What a beautiful house with a million dollar view. Thanks for my badge – and for saying that I am beyond sweet. So are you, my friend.
xoxo
On 30 July 2010 at 7:14 pm
Glenn Buttkus said,
Incredible story, Jannie & Jim, a brash handsome and slick American came to
the prairies of Canada, and plucked himself a fair blond flower. She fell in love
with this amorous mechanically-inclined wonder boy, and decided to come
to Texas with him; never forgetting that her Canadian roots could not be
bleached away. And 11 years later the pea appeared, like magic, and she
was so welcome to this perfect couple, big shots in Austin society. And
how fitting that when Jim closes down the car barn, and retires, and Kelly
is in college, Canada, and the Jannie faily wil beckon you back. So happy
anniversary, and we all know that every day and every night is just that
first date all over again with J&J, enit?
.-= Glenn Buttkus´s last blog ..In The Concrete =-.
On 30 July 2010 at 7:48 pm
Daisy said,
Aw..how sweet! Happy anniversary to you, Jannie.
Hope you have a great weekend. Hugs from Daisy.
.-= Daisy´s last blog ..Food From A to Z – Z is for Zagnuts and Zeros =-.
On 30 July 2010 at 8:14 pm
Mama Zen said,
Happy First Date Anniversary!
.-= Mama Zen´s last blog ..Bonding Fail =-.
On 30 July 2010 at 9:45 pm
G-Man said,
You have that date marked?
Quite the Romantic….:-)
On 30 July 2010 at 11:04 pm
Jeanne said,
Jannie,
Awww! Happy first date anniversary!! So sweet!
Our first date was March 8, 1996. We got engaged on August 8, 1997. We got married on May 23, 1998. See, we track these big days too!
We’ll never catch up to you and Jim, though. You’ll always be a few years ahead of us on the milestone anniversaries.
Jeanne
On 31 July 2010 at 4:14 am
SnaggleTooth said,
Happy First Date Anniversary!
Some folks always forget stuff like that- Lucky yjay you can remembers all the details. Nice location for that interesting house project.
Can it really be you two are so lucky?
Have a good week-end!
.-= SnaggleTooth´s last blog ..Kayak =-.
On 31 July 2010 at 7:07 am
Keith Davis said,
Hi Jannie
20 years in the blink of an eye – happens to us all.
My daughter is 18 and in September she will be off to university.
Where did those 18 years go?
The Beatles, hippies, and flared trousers – now that really does date me.
Maybe that’s what Einstein meant when he said that time was relative.
.-= Keith Davis´s last blog ..A splash of colour =-.
On 31 July 2010 at 7:24 am
desk49 said,
I’m a okie at heart died and true. No cold weather would I move to. My roots are planted, buried deep in my home soil. Moving home I understand, moving away is a heart breaker. I tried it once but the pull was to strong. So here, I’ll be till I die, an Okie.
.-= desk49´s last blog ..A Blind Man- =-.
On 31 July 2010 at 7:59 am
Tess The Bold Life said,
Happy anniversary to you! How fun is that! Kelly nine…do you realize we’re all watching her grow up and want to be invited to her graduation party;)
.-= Tess The Bold Life´s last blog ..Endless Summer Memories =-.
On 31 July 2010 at 8:22 am
Tony Single said,
Twenty years?! Oh wow, you guys ROCK! That gives me and Cass something to aspire to…
On 31 July 2010 at 9:07 am
Jannie said,
Dearest Vered, thanks so much!
Dearest William, thanks!
Dearest Alice Audrey — feels weirder than heck!
Dearest SuziCate — thanks!
Dearest Betsy — thanks so much!!
Dearest Lynn — hey, that’s the back of the house I sent you the pic of me across the water from. I did send you that pic of me, right? Oh, and I’m glad you like your button. You are Sweet and then some — to infinity!
Dearest Glenn, you are right on all except Mahone Bay is actually 3000 miles from the Praries. But yes, feels like our first date has never ended.
Dearest Daisy, thanks!! Big big hugs to you to.
Dearest Mama Zen — thanks!
Dearest G-Man — you bet — July 30th, 1990. How could I ever forget the day my life finally got started!?
Dearest Jeanne — awww, you are a date keeper too. How awesome!! You got engaged the day my sister turned 10!
Dearest Snaggle — thanks! We did get pretty lucky indeed. Fate had a plan for us.
Dearest Keith — Wow, off to college soon. I remember how Mom cried when I did, didn’t really unerstand it then, but I do now. Is your daughter going to a college far away from you?
Dearest Desk49. Are you from Muskokee? Are you near Norman? That’s where Mama Zen lives.
Dearest Tess — of course you always have a standing invitation to any and all of Kelly’s graduations, plays, concerts and dance partys. Please come!!
Dearest Tony — I have no doubt you and Cassy will grow very happily old and grey together. And I tried to comment over at Lori’s but I kept getting an error message. Will try again. fantastic interview!!
xoxoxoxo
On 31 July 2010 at 9:36 am
Jewel/Pink Ink said,
That is wonderful indeed, Jannie. What a lovely ode to a lovely life.
Have a fun weekend!!
.-= Jewel/Pink Ink´s last blog ..A Dose of Southern Charm =-.
On 31 July 2010 at 10:01 am
Jannie said,
deerist my joole. welkome bak to my jannies blogg onse agin!
of korse its me — BB.
thanks yoo my joole, i wil tel my jannie yoo lieks she pome. she changed it some up, butt i thinks she gived it a nice ring over all.
wit loves
me
BB
ox
On 31 July 2010 at 10:01 am
JoyChristin said,
Hi Jannie,
How inspiring! Twenty years flashes in the blink of an eye…and this life you’ve created together is one you celebrate daily..Thank you for sharing pieces of that life with us..Awe-some:)
Tess may want to go to graduation..I think we should all chaperone prom:)
.-= JoyChristin´s last blog ..Fearless Fun Friday- Creating A Masterpiece =-.
On 31 July 2010 at 1:09 pm
TechnoBabe said,
Best wishes for 20 more wonderful years together. Your life sounds full of love.
On 31 July 2010 at 2:32 pm
teahouseblossom said,
Woo hoo, congratulations!!
And what a lovely house and lovely view!
On 31 July 2010 at 4:16 pm
desk49 said,
Yes to first no to next
I know she lived in Oklahoma
.-= desk49´s last blog ..A Blind Man- =-.
On 31 July 2010 at 5:47 pm
dustus said,
Congrats!!! Great poem too, Jannie. It’s really nice of you to put those cool friend links on your blog. Great surprise also to see that the Lake Lansing picture as part of mine! Super thoughtful
cheers on 20 yrs & many more!
On 31 July 2010 at 6:46 pm
Carla said,
Congratulations! Looks like a beautiful place to meet your honey and fall in love. Wish you many more happy years together.
On 31 July 2010 at 8:51 pm
Jingle said,
http://itistimetothinkformyself.blogspot.com/2010/07/pick-one-or-two-to-share-follow-rule-no.html
I am doing this to show my appreciations to your support.
if you accept one or two and share, then that’s a great bliss,
no obligations…
Happy Sunday ahead!
On 31 July 2010 at 8:51 pm
Jingle said,
your talent rocks..
On 31 July 2010 at 8:55 pm
jimmy said,
You are my little angel who I wanted to ask you to marry me after being with you for an hour. I was afriad of running you off, so I waited until the next day. Longest 12 hours in my life. Your folks seem to like me too, which is a huge bonus, because they are awesome. I have no idea why you put up with me, but am not unhappy that you do. Love you, your Jim.
On 31 July 2010 at 9:41 pm
Jannie said,
Ahh, can you all believe I was OFF computer for 3 whole hours today. Yep. No iPhone even.
Dearest JoyChristin, I realy like your new gravatar! Cool. Thank you for your words, deep and lovely, as usual. Oh boy, chaperone the prom.
Hard to believe that event will be in less than 10 years. Please stop the clock. Now! 
Dearest Technobabe. Wow! How awesome you popped in here. Thanks. Twenty more years, I very much like the thought of that. Yes indeed. Gee, I’ll be 76 then — holy cow!
Dearest Teahouseblossom, thanks so much!
Dearest Desk 49 — sorry I mispelled Muskogee up there. I had to Google to refresh on the lyrics. Such a fun song! I have not yet been to OK. Some day, for sure!
Dearest Dustus, that Lansing Lake is one of my fave of your pic, and you have some gorgeous ones! Your link will rotate down for 21 days, then will reappear in a grande blog recap post.
Dearest Carla, thanks so much!! You been to N.S.?
Dearste Jingle, hi. YOU rock too. That was so sweet of you to award me. Thank you. I feel awarded and smiling from my heart every time you visit me and comment. I have not done much blog reading today and may not tomorrow, as I’m helping a friend move. But I do miss your blog!
DEAREST JIMMY!! My what a big big eye you have — looks a lot like mine. Hey, I thought you did tell me you loved me on our first day — and that I held off until the second date to make sure you would actually say it again! And when you did say it again, I knew we’d never be apart. Yes, my WHOLE family likes and loves you — but how could they NOT? Thank you, Jimmy. Love you more than ever. xxxoxoxooxoxoxoxoooooxoxoxoxoxoxoxxxxoxox
xxoxoxo
On 31 July 2010 at 9:58 pm
Lance said,
Jannie and Jimmy,
…sittin’ in a tree…
A Canadian tree!!!
…that has morphed into a Texan tree!
Happy #20 to BOTH of YOU!!!
On 1 August 2010 at 1:42 am
J.D. Meier said,
I don’t know how you do it, but your pictures are always a storybook at a glance.
Congratulations on 20 years of memories and magic.
.-= J.D. Meier´s last blog ..30 Days of Getting Results =-.
On 1 August 2010 at 9:13 am
Jannie said,
Dearest Lancie…
Lancie, Lancie
commenting man
Thanks for your visit
I hope your day is grand!
Derest J.D. Well, I likes pictures and picture taking since childhood, so I guess after a while I started to get fairly good at it. Thanks, J.D.!
xoxxo
On 1 August 2010 at 9:17 am
Peg said,
The picture is stunning. It is such a beautiful place. Does it still look the same?
Congrats on the 1st date anniversary!
On 1 August 2010 at 12:55 pm
fatibony said,
How wonderful! How awesome! and inspiring 20 good years together..Happy Anniversary to you and your Lovely Hubby …Love the Poem
.-= fatibony´s last blog ..Traits of Emotional Intelligence Condt =-.
On 1 August 2010 at 5:56 pm
Luisa Doraz said,
WOW…Hope you guys had fun celebrating…your way.
I love the photo. You words express love. I know that you are all having a great summer. Be sure to smile now. 
On 1 August 2010 at 5:58 pm
Cath Lawson said,
Happy Anniversary Jannie. What a lovely house. I knew you were from Canada originally but I didn’t know you were from Nova Scotia. It looks beautiful.
On 1 August 2010 at 7:22 pm
Jeanne said,
Jannie,
Yes, we’re date keepers too.
Jeanne
On 1 August 2010 at 9:47 pm
Jingle said,
http://jingleyanqiu.wordpress.com/2010/08/02/the-celebrate-blogger-awards-plus-prayers-4-viola/
awards are fun,
viola lost her husband,
I lost a general friend,
all together,
please visit and give love to them…
thanks
On 1 August 2010 at 9:47 pm
Jingle said,
http://jingleyanqiu.wordpress.com/2010/08/02/the-celebrate-blogger-awards-plus-prayers-4-viola/
awards are fun,
viola lost her husband,
I lost a general friend,
all together,
please visit and give love to them…
thanks a lot.
On 1 August 2010 at 10:12 pm
Patricia said,
Love the picture and remodel story – not to mention tennis BB…and aren’t first dates quite the memories…
My first date with my partner was Halloween 34 years ago…we took his visiting parents out to dinner and he never said a word…until he blurted out ” Do you ski?” I said no and then waited and his parents started talking to fill in the void! It was so funny
Happy 20 year for first date….Chelsea Clinton got married on our wedding anniversary the 31st and we celebrated 33 years at a house my guy designed and built but we sold and never lived there! Hope it was a fun day ?
On 1 August 2010 at 11:20 pm
Jannie said,
Hi Peg — thanks for popping in. Are you a friend of Jingle’s? I really have NO idea what the property looks like now. We sold it in the late 90s to some folks from Georgia and haven’t seen it since.
Hi fatibony! Thanks so much. 20 years — who-hoo!!!
Hi Luisa. Awwwww, you made me smile 5 times with your comment. Thanks! Hope you are well! I have fallen behind on blog reading, but have been thinking fondly of you.
Hey Cath — yes Nova Scotia! You been? The house we currently are paying the bank for and receiving a little rent on is a bit down the road from this ne we did up and sold. Hope you’ll come and visit us there when we eventually move back?
Hey Jeanne — that is so so sweet, romantic and awesome that you are date keepers. And gate keepers — of love!!
Dear Jingle, oh I am so sorry for Viola. That is so so sad about her husband. She must be having a rough time. Thanks so much for letting me know. YOu are a good friend to all.
Dear Patricia, so your husband likes his sports, eh? Especially participating in them. Ahhh, you just celebrated your 33rd on the 31st?? Congrats, indeed!!!
xoxxxxo
On 2 August 2010 at 12:36 pm
Hilary said,
Hi Jannie .. congratulations all round .. you two, little broken elbow angel, blog anniversary (or you could have bog – as first typed!) .. but where’s my mate – my soul man .. little BB – when’s his anniversary .. ?? Don’t leave the supporters out ..
BB methinks she’s been a bit forgetful .. now I’m back I’ll keep an eye out for you … big hugs BB .. got Hardwick in the car ready for my Mama’s discharge form hospital tomorrow – all being well ..
Vaguely with it now! .. Bye .. enjoy the summer and decluttering .. Hilree xoxox
.-= Hilary´s last blog ..Could this be a sitcom – or a break out sitcom Ever had a one word – at a time – conversation Fish and Chips – how do you spell it =-.
On 2 August 2010 at 5:24 pm
sheila said,
Congrats sweet Jannie!
On 2 August 2010 at 6:15 pm
Jannie said,
Hilary!!! You really did leave a another comment. Wow, I am ever humbled by your presence here at my unassuming portal to the bogging stars. SO GREAT TO SEE YOU AGAIN. I helped my friend move yesterday and I cannot imagine what you all go through to go from one home to another. I’ve been in this same place for 20 years!! Will check in tomorrow about your mom. Yes, BB’s anniversary that he first came to us and started as my blog manager — I do have them written down but would have to consult as to when those dates are.
xoxoxoxo
On 3 August 2010 at 11:10 am
Alice Audrey said,
LOL. Mr. Al and I hit 25 in a couple more days. The Boy is only 15 and The Girl is 13. Mr. Al and I are still blown away by the whole thing.
On 3 August 2010 at 10:56 pm
Jannie said,
Wow, dearest Alice Audrey, is that from your first date, or is it your Silver Wedding Anniversary??? 15 and 13 — babies! Yes, I know what you mean about being blown away by it all. Every day! It’s all so amazing.
xxoo
On 4 August 2010 at 3:03 pm
tammy said,
And I thought I was the only one that celebrated first dates! Happy first – even though I’m a few days late.
.-= tammy´s last blog ..The Democrats just need to get a backbone and push this thing Or tomorrow- there will be no more oceans =-.
On 6 August 2010 at 7:58 pm
Ana Goncalves said,
What a truly beautiful story.
Congratulations on the very blessed 20 years.
I have quite a lot to catch up, but looking on the bright side it’s the moments together that count! (8 years for me)
.-= Ana Goncalves´s last blog ..Switching on the light =-.
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On 13 August 2010 at 4:48 pm
Jannie said,
Thank you, Dear Tammy and Dear Ana!!
xxoo